Green Cleaning
Green Seal bans all PFAS in cleaning products
PFAS chemicals can be so resistant to degradation that they could persist for hundreds of years; hence their nickname of "forever chemicals".
Citric acid: a sustainable cleaning solution?
Made from citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, and even pineapples, these products have been used safely for centuries.
Sustainability best practices for businesses
CEOs focusing on sustainability in their business model have cited seeing significant improvements to their infrastructure and bottom line.
Creating a safe haven in clean schools
Traditionally, schools maintained their own janitorial staff on-site, but this is no longer optimal in many cases.
Workers are seeking sustainable offices for the future
A recent Essity survey found that four in five workers would prefer a more environmentally friendly office.
Why clean indoor air must be made a priority
Keeping in mind the tangible benefits of ensuring clean indoor air in your facility is crucial to providing a safer and cleaner environment.
U.S. proposes to mandate GHG disclosures
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposes that businesses be required to disclose greenhouse gas emissions.
CAGBC takes over LEED green certification
LEED certification and professional credentialling in Canada has been consolidated under the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC).
University of Calgary recognized for environmental stewardship
The university has been named as the 2022 recipient of the ISSA Canada Environmental Stewardship Award.
Greening your washroom for the good of the planet
Four tips for operating a more sustainable washroom in celebration of the International Day of Forests.
HSC & Green Seal unite on standard for IAQ in schools
The standard will be the centrepiece of a program to help school facility management transform health and sustainability.
Canadian companies earn CIMS certification
CIMS is the first consensus-based management standard that outlines the primary characteristics of a successful, quality cleaning organization.
The new commercial office takes shape
Facility managers and BSCs are reassessing how they maintain safe office environments. Keeping best practices in mind is vital.
ISSA Show NA recognizes sustainability leaders
The Green2Sustainable (G2S) Sustainability Recognition Ceremony honoured ISSA member companies who are committed to sustainability.
6 changes in LEED and the future of green cleaning
Later this year, U.S. Green Building Council members will be voting on six changes to LEED cleaning credits.
How to provide healthy environments & meet climate goals
Three key lessons for making buildings energy- and carbon-efficient and healthy.
10 ways the cleaning industry can fight climate change
The threat posed by climate change keeps growing, as do the warnings of its dire consequences, but what can the cleaning industry do?